Tag: New York City

Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Education Veteran Kamar Samuels as Schools Chancellor To Deliver Educational Excellence

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Education Veteran Kamar Samuels as Schools Chancellor To Deliver Educational Excellence Samuels will partner with the Mayor-elect to raise outcomes in reading and math, confront school segregation, invest in educators, combat student homelessness, and deliver educational excellence for every student. As Superintendent in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Samuels has improved students’ literacy scores…

Civil Rights, Education, Election, Islamophobia, News, NewsWire, Politics

With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?”

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

With two of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers in audience, Zohran Mamdani asks Cuomo, “What do you have to say to the 13 women you sexually harassed?” Charlotte Bennett, one of Andrew Cuomo’s accusers, is being silenced due to the former Governor’s repeated filings of legal summons against her for defamation — but during the cross-examination, Mamdani…

Election, News, NewsWire, Politics

New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo New poll shows Zohran Mamdani crushing mayoral field earning support of 52% of likely voters. Mamdani dominates New York City Mayoral debate Following a commanding performance in the first debate in the general election for New York City…

Christian & Muslim, Election, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics

Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo Billionaire hedge fund manager and prominent supporter of Donald Trump Bill Ackman has given yet another $1 million to a Super PAC opposing Mamdani and boosting Cuomo. The Super PAC Defend NYC, is run by a former Donald Trump campaign adviser, Jason…

Activism, American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Election, Human Rights, News, Politics

Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media

May 28, 2018September 4, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Addressing anti-Arab bias after Sept. 11, to the news media A year after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, I was quickly signed by Creators Syndicate to distribute my column, which I described as “defining the moderate Arab Voice.” The column was tough on governments, tough on extremists and tough on “truth”. On Oct….

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Journalism, News Media, Opinion, racism

Muslim Community Network creates safe space for young Muslims in New York City schools

January 10, 2018January 10, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Muslim Community Network creates safe space for young Muslims in New York City schools New York, NY- What does it mean to be a young Muslim American in 2018? This is a question that the Muslim Community Network is on a mission to answer in schools throughout New York City. The Muslim Community Network (MCN)…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, mainstream, News, religion

Middle East Human Rights Film Fest June 9-18

May 15, 2017May 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Middle East Human Rights Film Fest June 9-18 THE 2017 HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL, Co-presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and IFC Center, June 9-18, 2017. 21 Films & Discussions Showcase Courageous Activists During Challenging Times New York, May 9, 2017 – The Human Rights Watch Film Festival will be presented June 9-18, 2017 with 21…

Activism, American Arabs, Features, Movies, News, Press Releases

Taking it to the Streets: March and Rally for The Nuclear Ban

April 10, 2017April 13, 2019 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

The Nuclear Ban is taking it to the streets of New York City on June 17, Led by The Women’s March Ban the Bomb who are uniting ALL genders, ages, races, abilities, nationalities, cultures, faiths, political affiliations and backgrounds to: March and Rally for The Nuclear Ban By Eileen Fleming Nine countries of the World…

American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Health, Palestine & Jordan, Video

So what if Obama is a Muslim?

September 20, 2015September 21, 2015 Mike Ghouse No Comments

By Mike Ghouse He is one of the best Presidents we have had in a long time, he turned around misery into success – do you know over 40 Million Americans were unemployed when he took over, which was nearly 12% unemployment rate, now it is down to 5% . He helped survive American auto…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse

Chicago Arab political group issues election endorsements

February 10, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

On Sunday, February 8, 2015, the American Middle East Voter’s Alliance Political Action Committee met with Mayoral Candidate Jesus Chuy Garcia and the Asian American leadership in Chicago and announced its formal endorsement of Jesus Chuy Garcia for Mayor of Chicago. AMVOTE-PAC’s Chairman, Judge William J. Haddad (Ret.), stated on Sunday that: “Today, AMVOTE-PAC issued…

American Arabs, News, US Arab Politics

Antiochian American Church enthrone’s new Patriarch

December 10, 2014December 10, 2014 rayhanania No Comments

New head of Antiochian Church in America enthroned in New York City by Patriarch of Antioch; Antiochian Patriarch to meet with World and U.S. officials on issues in Syria The second largest Orthodox Christian Church in North America has a new leader, enthroned by the head of one of the oldest churches on earth. On…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, News, religion, Spotlight

Hoda Kotb named among Women of Influence for 2014

March 17, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Hoda Kotb named among Women of Influence for 2014 American Arab journalist and Today Show reporter Hoda Kotb will be among those honored May 1 by the T.J. Marshall Foundation for Leukemia, Caner and AIDS Research. Honorees also include fashion designer Randi Rahm, Z100 Radio’s Sharon Dastur, and founder of Radio One Cathy Hughes. The T.J….

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, News Media

Obituary: Nakleh Nick Khoury 1921-2013

December 30, 2013June 1, 2024 rayhanania No Comments

Obituary: Nakleh Nick Khoury By Ray Hanania Nakleh “Nick” Khoury was born in Jifna, Palestine, a village located north of Jerusalem, in 1921. Like many birth dates recorded in early 20th Century Middle East, the exact years are uncertain. “My passport says it was 1921,” Khoury says with a smile. Nick passed away at his…

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